Top Santorini Walking Tours

If you thought photos of Santorini were stunning, just wait until you see the breathtaking views from the island’s highest points. This walking tour takes you on a hike around Santorini’s caldera in search of the best lookout vistas. Explore the top path where you’ll see how 3,000 years have altered this landscape. As you find viewpoints, you’ll see some of the island’s quaint white towns basking in the sunlight.

Learn about some of Santorini’s best wines on this small-group half-day tour with round-trip transfers. Save hours researching where to find the best wineries, and instead, enjoy an insider’s guide to three of the island’s most acclaimed estates with a vineyard visit too. Travel in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and sample a variety of different regional wines with olives, salami, and cheese to satisfy your hunger on this half-day adventure.

Experience the gorgeous Aegean island of Santorini with a professional photographer documenting a custom-crafted journey.  After organizing a personalized itinerary with your guide, let the photographer capture your adventure with sharp compositions and contemporary style. Enjoy access to an online gallery of high-quality images after your trip and download as many pictures as you like.

Succumb to Santorini’s charms on a private tour to see its highlights. Traveling by luxury, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, learn about Santorini’s history and culture as you explore. Stop at Red Beach, view the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri independently, see Oia, visit the village of Megalochori, and more. An optional winery visit is also possible.

Explore Santorini while getting fresh Mediterranean air and exercise on this intimate e-bike tour. Get away from the crowds and big buses while pedaling along the coast, under windmills, and through old villages. Ride through volcanic vineyards and taste wine at a historic winery or Greek coffee at a local café. The battery-powered bike makes it easy to climb hills and cover plenty of distance without breaking a sweat.

See Santorini’s highlights quickly on this tour from Fira. See the charming village of Oia, with its white houses and scenic terraces set on the cliffside over the blue waters of the caldera, along with the picturesque towns of Pyrgos and Megalochori. First-time visitors can get an overview of the island, including a wine tasting, and because it’s a small-group tour, receive plenty of personal attention.

With this full day tour, you won’t need a crystal ball (or a guidebook) to find Santorini’s historical and cultural highlights. Skip the crowded tour buses and strangers getting in your postcard-perfect photos; explore the island in a small group, getting around in an air-conditioned minivan. Visit remarkable Venetian castles in Emporio and Akrotiri, marvel at the ocean views from Firostefani and Skaros Rock, and watch the sunset over the picturesque village of Oia.

Enjoy a day of discovery on Santorini island on this tour from Fira. With an itinerary that covers all the must-see sights, the tour lets you find your own favorite spots on the island. Visit the volcanic Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a winery, the Prophet Elias Monastery, and then finish on a high note as you watch the sun slip into the sea from Oia village. A tasting of Santorini’s distinctive wine is included.

Santorini is famous for its whitewashed houses and beautiful sunset, but the island is also home to a number of historical landmarks. Embark on a bus tour of the Greek island and see traditional villages, the Akrotiri excavations, and a notable monastery. You also stop at the Red Beach and black-sand Perivolos Beach, where you can participate in a wine tasting.

This daytime cruise provides a stress-free overview of Santorini’s natural and historic beauty, making it ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time. Hop on the bus at the meeting point in your village, then join your traditional Greek caïque boat for a caldera cruise. You’ll scale Santorini Volcano (entrance at your own expense), swim in the Santorini Hot Springs, and enjoy free time on charismatic Thirasia island.

Savor Santorini wine and tapas during this small-group, half-day island tasting tour. Learn about wine production as you sample local Greek varietals like nykteri and assyrtiko at a pair of traditional Santorini wineries, capping off the day with a tasting at a winery on the caldera edge. You'll savor 12 wine samples, local cheese pairings, and a tapas plate: Choose between daytime or sunset experiences.

Take a break from the beach with this cruise around Santorini's volcanic islands. Sailing from spot to spot on a traditional Greek caïque boat, explore the volcano at Nea Kameni (entrance at own expense); relax in the sulfur hot springs off Palea Kameni; and enjoy free time to explore Thirasia. After your cruise, transfer to the village Oia to watch an Aegean sunset from Santorini’s cliff edge.

Combine a visit to Santorini's caldera and hot springs with a trip out to the island of Thirasia with this cruise. You'll start at Nea Kameni, a volcanic island, where you'll have time to walk around the island and swim in its hot springs. You'll the cruise on to Thirasia, where you'll have enough time to have lunch and explore before sailing back to Santorini.

Whether you have limited time to explore Santorini or you’ve just arrived and want to get to know the island better, this full-day, small-group tour is a great way to discover some Santorini highlights without worrying about the time or the crowds. Drive around the island with your guide, stopping at beaches, villages, and lookouts along the way. End the day with a visit to the coastal village of Oia to watch the sunset over the village’s iconic blue-domed houses.

Get off Santorini’s main island and explore the volcanic islets around it, which are home to unique volcanic landscapes. Visit two islets accessible only by boat. Sail to Nea Kameni to hike up to the crater of the active volcano (own expense) and to Palea Kameni, where you can soak in naturally-heated pools.

Sip on Santorini wine and nibble on local bites during this small-group, half-day tour of the island and three of its wine estates. As you explore, learn about Santorini’s unique vine management techniques, discover local varieties such as assyrtiko, and taste at least 12 wines. Your tour includes a stop at a cliff-top winery, which offers spectacular views of the Aegean by day—and sunset if you’ve booked the sunset option.

Explore the beautiful, and hilly, island of Santorini on your own electric bike on this half-day tour. Discover the ancient monuments and beautiful coastline of the southern part of Santorini with ease. Pedal past hidden gems such as the Black Beach in Perivolos and many small, seaside villages. The electric bike does all the hard work for you on the hills and provides for a smooth ride along the caldera.

Explore beautiful Santorini the way you wish on this private tour. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, make the most of the custom itinerary and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Oia, famous for its stupendous sunsets; the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, a traditional winery, or simply relax on a black sand beach. Choose from a half- or full-day tour and ssk your guide for insider tips on off-the-beaten-track gems.

Spend the morning swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing around Santorini on this 5-hour cruise. Along the way, see landmarks such as Indian Head Mountain and the Old Venetian Lighthouse; visit the Red and White Beaches; and take a dip in the Hot Springs. Tour includes hotel pickup and a delicious BBQ lunch on-board.

Experience Santorini’s coastline and volcanic islands from the water on this half-day catamaran cruise with hotel transfers. Choose between daytime and sunset bookings: Both allow you to travel with an intimate group of 20 or fewer fellow passengers. Snorkel equipment is available for swim stops, and you'll enjoy a buffet lunch or dinner washed down with local white wine and soft drinks—as well as swimming to the Santorini Hot Springs.

Santorini wears its rich history on its sleeve, with medieval buildings, Ottoman villages, and weathered ruins all over the island. Rather than dealing with the hassle of organizing your own transport, you can discover the island’s history and its vibrant modern culture on this tour around four of its southernmost villages. Visit the villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, and Emporio and Akrotiri excavations to see what life was like in the pre-historic town.

Experience the volcanic beauty of the Aegean and an unforgettable Santorini sunset on this afternoon catamaran cruise. Travel in style and comfort aboard a luxury catamaran, stopping to bask on Santorini’s red and white sand beaches, snorkel among crystalline waters, and soak in volcanic hot springs. With included hotel transport plus a fresh Greek barbecue and unlimited soft drinks, beer, and local wine served onboard, it's a decadent way to enjoy the island’s famous sights.

Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.